posted 07-23-2012 06:03 PM
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Ride this evening. She was a true inspiration and role model to so many people, young and old alike, across the country and the world. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts and minds.

Thank you, Dr. Ride, for all of the contributions you have made to society through your gender barrier breaking to your academic prowess. Rest in peace.

chappyMember

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posted 07-23-2012 06:10 PM
I'm stunned to hear this sad news of Sally Ride, she will always be remembered as the first American woman in space and she opened the door for her fellow female colleagues to fly into space. She is one true hero that will go down in the history of women pioneers. We thank you for your service in human manned spaceflight.

R.I.P Sally Ride... gone but not forgotten.

bruceMember

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posted 07-23-2012 06:15 PM
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Mike DixonMember

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posted 07-23-2012 06:17 PM
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posted 07-23-2012 06:19 PM
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spaceman1953Member

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Very sad indeed. She has inspired many generations of young women and has shown that women can do the impossible and that men aren't the only ones allowed to do great things. RIP Dr. Ride and "Slip the Surly Bonds of Earth and Touch the Face of God"

posted 07-23-2012 07:48 PM
I was in second grade when she first flew. This is a very sad day for America and the space community. RIP Dr. Ride.

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jaycadenceMember

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posted 07-23-2012 07:49 PM
I began to cry when I heard of her passing...As a young girl, Sally has really been an inspiration to me... I am deeply sadden by this loss and I send my best to her family, friends, and the NASA Community in this dark time. Rest in peace Sally.

chetMember

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posted 07-23-2012 07:56 PM
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posted 07-23-2012 07:59 PM
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Joe FrasketiMember

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posted 07-23-2012 08:04 PM
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GoesTo11Member

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posted 07-23-2012 08:08 PM
Saw this very sad news on Twitter this afternoon. It truly blindsided me; I had no idea that Dr. Ride had been so gravely ill.

Watching her and her crewmates return to Earth on STS-7 already seemed like a very long time ago...now it truly feels like a lifetime. Sally Ride's keen sense of responsibility as a pioneer and role model, along with her boundless enthusiasm and dedication to encouraging others to pursue their dreams--no matter how lofty--will be as much a part of her legacy as her place in history. She will always have a singular distinction, but we'll never know how many others pursued and achieved their goals borne on by her example and inspiration.

Godspeed Sally

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posted 07-23-2012 08:11 PM
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posted 07-23-2012 08:30 PM
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RocketmanRobMember

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Dave ClowMember

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posted 07-23-2012 08:45 PM
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dogcrew5369Member

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posted 07-23-2012 09:08 PM
Dr. Ride will forever be a legend of the space age. She will be missed. Godspeed Sally.